Grapey, soft and round, with some plum and cocoa on the finish.
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The second vintage from a new estate owned by the famous Spanish winemaker Alejandro Fernández.
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 By Mark A Aselstine
Almost every day I’m asked to help people plan wine tasting trips to lesser known parts of California. To me, part of the excitement about wine is taking the time to both research new wineries, but also to find the smaller family owned establishments where you can have a conversation with the [...]

Made by Chile's foremost organic and biodynamic winemaker from a couple of small vineyard blocks in the Maipo. No chemicals are used at any stage, making this fascinating blend of Cabernet, Carmenere and Syrah particularly pure and that much more enticing. Miniscule quantities made Black fruit, spice and some wild forest floor aromas.
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Cheery Kiwi winemaker and micro-biologist John Forrest has assembled a range of wines reflecting his exuberant personality and ongoing experimental quest to capture 'essence of place'. This sumptuous Marlborough Chardonnay offers enticing aromas of honeyed lemons, toasted brioche and freshly-ground spice, leading to a ripe, peachy palate lent balance and structure by seamless acidity and [...]

There is a long history of wine making in the Benegas family. It was the current winemaker's great grandfather who bought the first French vines to Argentina. This Malbec is awash with aromas of cherry, blackberry and touches of oaky spice. There is good structure on the palate with a full and persistent mouthfeel. The [...]

Sourced from the Maipo Valley, one of the northerly growing regions of Chile, the grapes for this wine achieve perfect ripeness. The resulting wine is robust, fleshy and intense with genuine class. Drinking well now and with immense promise for short to mid-term cellaring.
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Winemaker Francisco Baettig limits the oak ageing to just 7 months for less than half the finished wine to retain typical fresh, fruity Pinot Noir characteristics. Ripe blackberry, floral aromas and a smooth, silky mouthfeel make this an excellent partner to roast pork or fillet of salmon.
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The winemaker, Patricia Atkinson, best selling author of 'The Ripening Sun', vinifies her wines using traditional methods to extract maximum fruit flavours, colours and tannins. The wine is then aged in oak for up to 2 years. With 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, showing an array of rich, ripe fruit, blackberries and notes of [...]

This wine has been made exclusively for Majestic by celebrated Concha y Toro winemaker Marcelo Papa. Exhibiting classic Pinot Grigio floral and fresh fruit aromas, the palate demonstrates the wine's Chilean heritage, bursting with ripe pear and citrus flavours.
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From one of the oldest producers in Rioja, and from a winemaker boasting over 25 years' experience, comes this lively Crianza packed with ripe, supple red fruit, good acidity and well-balanced vanilla characters from gentle use of oak. Roast meats, stews and casseroles are a great match for this warming red.
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Fourth generation Bruwer family winemaker Abrie Bruwer employs minimal intervention both in the vineyards and the cellars to ensure that the true expression of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes is allowed to show through in this Special Cuvée wine. Distinct minerally undertones are covered with layers of luscious passion fruit flavours, together with classic Sauvignon flavours [...]

Corralillo represents the name of the still-standing century-old wine cellar and winery in Rosario Valley where wine of the old Mission grape was once made. Rich and full-bodied, from 85% Merlot which gives the wine structure and warming spices, and 15% Malbec providing the delicious wild berry flavours and round tannins.
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Winemaker, Patricia Atkinson's, Clos d'Yvigne, is a small vineyard with a large reputation; situated on the beautiful ridge of hills that run along the left side of the Dordogne between Sainte Foy la Grande and Bergerac. From 100% Merlot, fresh raspberries, strawberries and cream attack the palate, complimented by a refreshing, crisp acidity. Beautiful colour, [...]

Produced by husband and wife team, Pedro Marchevsky and Susana Balbo, Argentina's most highly acclaimed female winemaker and the first Argentinean oenologist to be consulted by a European winery, this wine demonstrates the highest quality of Argentina's classic white grape variety, Torrontes. Viognier-like aromas of ripe, juicy peaches and blossom develop on the palate, which [...]

An unusual wine produced by master winemaker Serge Hochar. Concentrated and rich with plums, liquorice and spice. Musar is a fabulously different wine, very powerful but with plenty of finesse.
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Yering Station was Victoria's first vineyard, originally planted in 1838. With a Chardonnay of this class its no wonder that winemaker Tom Carson has gained such international acclaim for his wines. Crisp, apple and melon aromas on the nose with clean, fresh well-integrated oak. Drinking beautifully now until 2010.
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From the best selling author of 'The Ripening Sun', the winemaker Patricia Atkinson brings us this fabulous wine, bursting with citrus, grapefruit and melon fruits. The palate then follows to complex herbal flavours brushed with vanilla.
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Winemaker Xavier Roger used grapes from a number of vineyards in order to obtain a pure expression of this infamous variety. Buttery, full-flavoured, with hints of blossom on the nose, this wine offers excellent value for money.
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The producer of this wine 'Christophe Cordier' has an excellent reputation as a winemaker in the Macconnais. A medium bodied Bourgogne Blanc offering citrus and melon fruit flavours with an underlying mineral complexity creating a fresh and intense wine.
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 By Stefan Lagae
Some people are so serious about wine that the pleasure’s gone. Others say things about wine which aren’t true. Here are the basics on wine simply explained.
1. Making wine
The making of wine is not easy to explain. In France they say there are as many wines as vineyards.
Each winemaker gives his personal touch [...]